I WAS 8 YEARS OLD AND I WAS A PART OF THIS HUMAN CHAIN.
"Baltic Way" is the event which occurred on August 23, 1989 when approximately two million people joined their hands to form an over 600 kilometer long human chain across the three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). This original demonstration was organized to draw the world's attention to the common historical fate which these three countries suffered. It marked the 50 year anniversary since August 23, 1939 when Soviet Union and Germany in the secret protocol of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact divided spheres of interest in Eastern Europe which led to 50 years of occupation for these three states.
Never let anyone occupy our states again!
The song that accompanies the video was sung in three languages: Estonian, Latvian and Lithuanian. It was a popular song at the time, because of the message for freedom.ESTONIA
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